Technical Consultant – Sustainable Energy Projects
Are you an outstanding individual with a passion for practical projects that address climate change?
About BHESCo
Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative Ltd (BHESCo) is an ambitious and growing social enterprise that prioritises social and environmental impact. Our mission is to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions in the built environment by designing, financing and developing low-carbon energy systems on behalf of our clients.
We provide independent expertise to clients who wish to reduce their carbon footprint and cut their energy costs with thermally efficient buildings and clean, affordable, community-owned energy. In 8 years, BHESCo has completed 59 projects that will collectively reduce CO2 emissions by over 7,500 tonnes during their lifetime and provide clients with financial savings of £1.7m. Our client base is broad: individuals, landlords, managing agents, small and medium sized enterprises, schools and local authorities.
The Role
We are scaling up our business to meet the demand for our services and are looking to expand our enthusiastic and talented team. The Technical Consultant – Sustainable Energy Projects position will play a key role in our organisation, providing support to our lead Engineer in expanding our technical consultancy portfolio.
This will involve:
1. Advising on suitable renewable generation systems to support clients' goals
2. Overseeing the installation of these systems
A full understanding of the impact that a building’s energy efficiency has on its renewable technology potential is essential, and the Technical Consultant will be expected to address this as part of providing a holistic energy strategy.
Our Workforce
We are a co-operative with strong social values and the new appointment will join an enthusiastic and committed, Brighton-based team of nine. We are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion within our organisation, and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all.
Benefits
* 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the full period between Christmas and New Year.
* Flexible working to reasonably accommodate any caring responsibilities.
* Hybrid working, with at least 2 days in the office/on-site.
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employer pension contribution of 3% to an auto-enrolment scheme
* Discount on Patagonia goods
* Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the role prior to application, please contact:
Diane Smith, Operations Director via email: diane@bhesco.co.uk
To Apply
Please review the full job description and show how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification in your Letter of Application. In addition to your Letter of Application, please supply a CV covering the last 5 years of employment, professional qualifications and record of training and education.
Before applying, please check you can demonstrate or obtain a suitable right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please note any offer of employment will be conditional upon you obtaining it.
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